TR084 · Level 8 · 4 years

Social Studies (Social Work)

Trinity College Dublin · Dublin

2026 Round 1 points

454

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About this course

A professional degree in social work, taught at Trinity since 1934. It combines social science study with supervised work placements.

How long
4 years
What you study
First year covers social work, psychology, social policy, sociology, economics and politics. Over the next three years you study more social work, including law, mental health, family and child care, human rights and counselling skills. Assessment includes essays, case studies, projects and placement reports.
Placement and abroad
You have a placement in a different social service agency every year, making up about 30 percent of the course, and you also do 40 hours of volunteering in first year.
Where it can lead
Graduates can apply to register with CORU as social workers, or move into policy, media, research or NGO project work.
Who it suits
Suits students who enjoy helping and listening to people, can cope with stressful situations and want to make a difference in their community.

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About Welfare

Focuses on social care and community support roles

These courses involve learning about the systems, policies, and practices that support the well-being of individuals and communities. This field focuses on understanding social justice, inequality, human behavior, social policy, and supporting vulnerable populations. E.g. Social Care, Community and Youth Work, Early Childhood Care.

Points history

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Round 1 points by year

YearRound 1Final (end of season)Middle student
2026454Published after the final round
2025 456455500
2024 444442473
2023 462462497

Round 1 is the points needed for a first-round offer. Final is the lowest points offered a place after all rounds. Middle student is the points of the student in the middle of everyone who got a place. * means not everyone on those points got a place (random selection). Source: CAO points lists.

Subject requirements

  • Mathematics: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6
  • A language except English: Higher H7 or Ordinary O6

These are the course's own subject requirements. You also need to meet the college's general minimum entry requirements.

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